Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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I 'I Roger Albert Edman Great . the man who does more th(ni his duly. Did Roger stop playing in the band in order that he might attend the football games with a certain young lady? Roger is an enthusiastic tennis player and one of Miss Peabody's star German pupils who is always ready to read beyond the assigned lesson. Band 2-3, Orchestra 2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3, Ten- nis, Track Team, Glee Club 4. George Emil Engman Beware the fury of a patient man. George has the patience of a saint, and never once have we seen him lose his temper. This West- minsterite is a wizard when it comes to Math. While the rest of us are puzzling over some seemingly im- possible problem, he calmly gives the answer. As for Physics, well — ! Junior and Senior Reception 3, Band 3-4. James Fleming Ferguson Peace is the happy, natural state of man. But Fergy occasionally demonstrates that there is another state and, incidentally, proves that he's a real boy. His firm friendship is evidenced by the patience he exercises every noon in waiting for Mac- intosh before coming to school. Alphonse Robert Fiandaca Busy as a bee. Here is a busy lad who spends his spare time work- ing in a market. His study periods at school are de- voted to perusing his books diligently in preparation for a civil service examination, as Alphonse hopes to become a railway mail clerk. Herbert William Fisk Happiness consists in activity. Such is the constitution of his nature. Herby is perennially happy — at least he seems so by the ever-present smile on his face, and he is con- sistently craving for something — not homework — to keep him busy. We are quite envious of the work at which he is employed, that of exercising horses at the Fair grounds. Relay Team 3-4, Track Team 4. Mary Grace Hall feel as stupid, froyn nil you've said As if a ivindmill ichirled in my head. Does thi.s explain your attitude the night of the Public Debate when we were Juniors, Mary? You surely did get excited at the thought of the vaguest possibility of publicly delivering a speech. But what a stalwart pillar of the Girls' Debating Club you proved yourself! Hockey, Basketball, Glee Club. Debating 2. Claire Eloisc Hastings Ever happy, earnest, brif ht, A student following paths of right. We are here to issue warnings to erstwhile young gentlemen that they be cautious in framing any ques- tion to be put to Claire. Her answer is ever, 'Oh, no! Her favorite subjects are Spanish and drawing. Hockey, Basketball 2-3-4, Volleyball 2-3. Phyllis Mary Heap Those deep blue eyes smile constantly. As one of West Fitchburg's charming daughters, Phyl attends all the social functions in her section of the universe, but always manages, somehow or other, to get to school on time and also to do her assign- ments reqularly. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2. Virginia Elizabeth Herlihy High flights she had and wit as well And so her tongue was never still. Did you just hear that cheerful hello? And you don't know what it signifies? You certainly have not made the acquaintance of Virginia then, for you need only to meet her once in order to recognize her voice anywhere. Dramatic Club 2-4, Glee Club, Basketball 4. Concetta Josephine Imprescia would help others out of n fellow-feeling. Within the brain that consistently ticks under Con- nie's ebony locks there is but one anxiety. Until now she has failed to control her expression so that it won't betray her report-card marks. If we had this efficient part-time's marks, we wouldn't care what our faces told. Basketball, Volleyball 2-3-4, Hockey. Dramatic Club, Open Meeting 3.

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Francis Joseph Duane Don't look beneath the exterior. Please, may we entreat you, observe the above caution, for the good-looking boyish features, and quiet demeanor hide a head so full of mischief that it has been the eighth wonder of the world to his classmates that Frannie can manage to appear so in- nocent. James Bernard Duane O mischief! tlion art swift to enter in the tlioiifihts of desperate men! Jimmy's nickname, Snubber, does not indicate that he snubs his classmates. He is one of the most talked- of boys about school, not because of scholarly abili- ties, but because he is always on hand when there is mischief in the air. Glee Club 2, Dramatic Club 2-4, Junior Relay Committee 3. Arnold Arthur Dupuis Take it apart, but put it back ayain. Down the corridor come two fellows, one tall and the other short. No, it isn't Mutt and Jeff, it's Euclide and Arnold. The dusky appearance of Arnold's countenance is due to changing the oil in the transniissi' n. Jess Edward Dwire Oh, beautiful, rainbow hues! Jess abhors conservative dress. Vivid, solid colors attract his eye, especially when looking at shirts, ties, sweaters, socks, and suspenders. You may call him Speed, or Flash, when referring to his driving but never when alluding to his physical movements. Relay Team 3, Dramatic Club, Open Meeting, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Everett James Eastman A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. Here's the life and spine of a Math. Class or com- mittee meeting. In person, the self-styled Prince of the Royal Kodak Co., Inc. This student amazed us all on the last day of our Junior year by his manipulation of a needle and thread, but we should have been pre- pared for anything from this bowing Beau Brummel! Dramatic Club 2-3, 'Write-Up Committee 4. Constance Godbeer She mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth. And a delightful concoction Connie made of it! Her literary inclinations and her marked ability along that line won for her the position of Editor-in-Chief ' of the Red and Gray. Connie serious? Far from it! Open Meeting 2-3, Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Junior- Senior Reception Committee 3, Red and Gray Board 3-4, Class Play 4. Irene Mary Gordon Endowed by Nature's hand. The little green-eyed monster often peeped out of many a girl's smiling eyes as she chanced to glance at the roseate complexion of classmate Irene, who serenely disregarded all beauty parlor advertisements and yet managed to maintain that much-talked of bloom of youth. Natalie Gough Something sterling that will stay When gold and silver fade away. Your troubles, if you have any, will vanish prompt- ly when Nat, our ray of sunshine, flashes her bright smile and betrays her dimples. One of Nat's most striking characteristics is her sense of fairness. Hockey, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2-3-4, Field Day Committee 3, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 4. Eleanor Jeannette Griggs Altvays ready, always there. Always willing to do her share. She is a writer who delights in concocting mystery stories, which chill your very bones. Eleanor is cer- tain not to freeze in the coming winters for she spends her leisure time in making quilts. Volleyball 2, Bas- ketball 2-3, Class Motto 3, Dramatic Club 3-4. Charlotte Grimm Cheerfulness and good-will make labor light. Though her name belies it, Charlotte is neverthe- less a cheerful girl who craves action in some form or other. 'We have been told that her efforts in bicycle riding have netted swift results, in toto, her brother's bicycle has been broken twice. Dramatic Club 2, Bas- ketball, Volleyball, Hockey 2-3.

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Norbert Joseph Fluet Never put off till tomorrow what can be done to-day. Norbert actually follows this rule and therefore one finds him always with his lessons well prepared. His French is practically infallible and he's ever ready to extend a helping hand to a bewildered comrade, a habit which is one of the nicest things about this boy. French Club 3. James Henry Flynn Our handsome hero. One of the prizes for the school's best all-around athletes goes to Jimmy, whose touchdowns and home- runs are real thrillers. Moreover, he isn't too hard to look at! Until recently Jim was attached to a very ap- petizing occupation — that of tossing flapjacks and hamburgers at Ken's Lunch. Guess that accounts for his pep! Football 2-3-4. Basketball. Baseball 2-3-4. Richard Foss There ain't no use in over-working one's self. Because he is so blond, Dick has been endowed with the nickname Whitey. He may seem languid when stretched out in his seat or when ambling along a corridor, but the Junior-Senior Relay Race will will- ingly bear testimony that he's a streak on a half- mile cinder track! Relay Team 3. Charles Tewksbury Gale The love of life thrills through my veins. Charley would make a dandy leader for a jazz band; there's popular music in that there soul o' his! 'We wonder how many times Charley's good-natured grin has rescued him from situations in which the predominant sentiment is, Tell it to the Judge. Paul Gaudet Our little bashful boy. Be careful now, girls! Don't all rush upon him at once! Do be a little considerate and allow him some air. This excessively bashful boy takes great delight in skating but, can you beat it, he dislikes dancing. Isn't he a prize, though? Eleanor Rosalie Irish A ivillini heart ynakes a irillinij hand. Would you like someone to help you in an organi- zation drive? Then may we suggest Eleanor, whose readiness to assist has been one of her trade-marks while in high school? Don't you recollect her face beaming above a bouquet of red poppies? Basketball 2. Hockey 2-4, Glee Club 3. Eloise Rosanne Irish Let me wake up where the lazy daisies r row. ■We haven't Mary and her little lamb at school but we have Eloise and her flowers. Surrounded by na- ture at home, she so hates to leave it that she brings it with her! Our only other worry is whether or not she is air- minded. That Lindy hat she wore Junior year would lead one to think so! Basketball 2, Hockey 2-4. Glee Club 3. Anna Bertha Jena Give me but a desk to sit at. A thorough-going business woman, fair Anna re- quires no mahogany furniture, no velvet drapes, and golden bell-cords, in order to work to the very best of her ability. This neat-appearing, popular young lady has been very instrumental in upholding the prestige of the commercial group through her fine scholastic record. Dramatic Club 2, Hockey, Basketball 2-3-4. Sylvia Elnora Johnson A comrade blythe and full of cheer. ' Where was I last night? Oh, at a dance, and not infrequently, we wager, Sylvia has a difficult task recalling which particular dance she went to! After all, isn't that almost too much to expect of any mortal girl who attends approximately four dances a week? Naimi Maria Jones Art is the music of the soul. Here is the dainty blond miss who is responsible for so much of the excellent art work displayed be- tween the covers of this book. Naimi's favorite sport is hiking which she often indulges in, accompanied by a group of her friends. Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Art Com.mittce 4, The Boulder.